Mrs. Anne Killigrew
1684
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1684
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Mrs. Anne Killigrew is a 1684 ink by Isaak Beckett, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a woman with light hair pulled back in curls. She wears a dark, ruffled collar that frames her face. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her expression and the texture of her clothing. The name at the bottom says "Anne Killigrew" and notes it was painted by herself. The artist’s signature, Isaak Beckett, is also visible. Check out the Baroque movement for more dramatic portraits like this one.
